Last month, an anonymous group of architects, designers, and artists calling themselves the Third Mind Foundation introduced a competition to design a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico called “Call for entries: Building the Border Wall?” The project has been harshly criticized by both architects and media outlets alike. [The New Republic]

The Panama Papers have provided valuable insight as to how shell companies distribute assets around the world, including fine art. “The leaked papers show how collectors and companies have secretly bought and sold famous works by artists like Amedeo Modigliani and Pablo Picasso, among others.” [NPR]